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“Handshakes” is a collection of inspiring stories and shared lessons from Michigan businesses that are redefining the next economic frontier. After all, a business is more than an enterprise. It’s a combination of vision, partnerships and culmination of strategic decisions.

Key Industries

Generation Hydrogen: Michigan’s Clean-Energy Transition

Business Partnership, Key Industries, Quality of Life

Outdoor economy hits new high in Michigan; diverse industry demonstra...

Small Business Corner

Supporting Local Bolsters Michigan’s Small Businesses and Communities

Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship in Michigan: Celebrating the Dreamers, Risktakers and...

Business Partnership, Community Development, Key Industries, Quality of Life

The 12 Sovereign Tribes Building Economic Success with Community

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Business Partnership, Talent, Key Industries, Business Opportunity

Strategic Shifts: Michigan's Magnetism for Businesses Relocating Headquarters

Michigan has emerged as a magnet for relocation of corporate headquarters and establishment of North American headquarters, spanning diverse industries from advanced manufacturing and footwear to semiconductors.

Main Street

Calumet: Where Collaborative Economic Development Drives Michigan Prosperity

Nestled in the Keweenaw Peninsula – the northernmost area of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula (U.P.) – Calumet is central to the state’s efforts to drive prosperity for all Michiganders. With locally driven initiatives and statewide support, the people of Calumet are demonstrating what it means to have an impact through economic development.

Business Partnership

MEDC, Michigan Businesses and the Power of Partnership

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation pulls down yet another national recognition – this time in Inc.’s Power Partners Awards – right after earning DCI’s ranking of No. 4 best-in-class state economic development agency

Mobility/EV

Michigan Wins $3 Billion Investment Powering New EV Production by LGES, Toyota

Team Michigan is celebrating yet another win in the global race to secure the future of the electric vehicle (EV) and mobility industry, as LG Energy Solution (LGES) and Toyota Motor North America announce their plans to partner in powering new EV battery modules out of Holland, Michigan.

Mobility/EV

Michigan is Home for the Past, Present and Future of Mobility

Michigan’s mobility heritage has kept the world moving forward for over a century, and today, it continues to be the place where the next generation of transportation and mobility is being designed, delivered and deployed.